Ben Francisco | Outfielder

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The Angels have hired Ben Francisco as a pro scout.

Francisco, 34, has decided to give up on his playing career after playing in the independent leagues and in Mexico the last two years. The outfielder batted .253/.323/.418 over parts of seven major league seasons. Sun, Feb 21, 2016 01:38:00 PM

Francisco received just eight plate appearances this spring, getting one hit. The veteran outfielder spent the entire 2014 season in the independent Atlantic League and is now again looking for work. Sun, Mar 15, 2015 01:12:00 PM

Diamondbacks signed OF Ben Francisco to a minor league contract.

Francisco spent the entire 2014 season in the independent Atlantic League, batting .242/.303/.390 with six home runs in 57 games for the Lancaster Barnstormers. He's doubtful to get a real shot with Arizona. Mon, Dec 15, 2014 01:46:00 PM

Shelby Miller won his arbitration case against the Diamondbacks and will receive a $4.9 million salary in 2018.

Arizona countered at $4.7 million when arbitration figures were exchanged last month. Miller made just four starts for the Diamondbacks in 2017 before having to undergo Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery in May. He probably won't return to a major league mound until sometime after the 2018 All-Star break. The 27-year-old is scheduled to become a free agent next winter.